Why is it so much more expensive than a generic 1590 enclosure ?OK, fair question. There are many parts included with the kit that do not come with a generic enclosure and would need to be purchased- accessible battery compartment, switch, rubber feet, PCB mounts etc. The switch alone costs $USD 12.00 if purchased in one off quantities from a third party vendor as it is a very high quality unit. Add all these part costs to the generic enclosure, and the Rixen enclosure is not so much more expensive.Any purpose designed product manufactured in low quantities, such as this, unfortunately attracts high production costs.​This pedal is also very heavy duty with walls 3mm or greater, giving a great feeling of solidarity to you or your customers.

Can I fit the standard blue 3PDT footswitch ?We have tested with this style of switch, and it works fine- the switch mounting nuts can be set so that the pedal reliably actuates the switch plunger. That said, it has not been tested with every manufacturers variation of this switch. Also if a circuit board is extended under the switch mount hole it is possible to actuate a small circuit board mounted momentary switch via a spring.

What is the advantage of gold plated switch contacts ?Gold is much better suited for switching of low level signals, such as audio signals. It does not form any oxide layer which will impede and distort audio. Most switches use silver contacts, which can oxidise and fail at low currents.

How does the size compare to a Boss or Ibanez pedal ?It is larger in all dimensions to ensure enough internal space for a wide variety of circuits.